Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska Public Media, which was previously known as Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET), serves as a network of public radio and television stations across Nebraska. This network is managed by the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission (NETC). All television stations are part of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), and the radio stations are affiliated with National Public Radio (NPR).

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Nebraska secretary of state launches reelection campaign

1 day ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Brian Beach

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen has announced he's running for a third term in office. The Republican was joined by U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer and several state senators, including Speaker John Arch during an event Friday in the State Capitol Rotunda. Evnen first took office in 2019 and oversaw the implementation of Nebraska’s voter ID law. He said that under his leadership, no state has had more secure or accurate elections than Nebraska.
State Sen. John Cavanaugh announces run for Congress in 2nd District

3 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Brian Beach

A second major Democratic challenger in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District has officially announced his campaign for the seat currently held by Republican Rep. Don Bacon. State Sen. John Cavanaugh, who has represented a midtown Omaha district in the Nebraska Legislature since 2021, said he is running for Congress to stand up for working families, veterans and seniors and to stand up to President Donald Trump.
Nebraska LULAC is closing its doors amid reorganization

4 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Kassidy Arena

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the oldest Latino advocacy agency in the country, and its only active council in Nebraska has come to an end, for now. Nebraska LULAC was started in 2018 after the immigration raids in O’Neill. For two years, State Director Elsa R. Aranda was often found in different cities working on police relations, trauma recovery and education opportunities. She was appointed to her position by then national LULAC president Domingo Garcia.
Western Nebraska sees heavy rain, while air quality alert issued in east

4 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Matt Olberding

Parts of Nebraska got some much-needed rain Monday and Tuesday, with some areas seeing as much as 5 inches. The National Weather Service Office in North Platte reported that Gates, a tiny unincorporated town in Custer County, had received 5.3 inches of rain as of 2 p.m. Tuesday. Much of the heaviest rain fell in Lincoln County, which had numerous areas that saw 3-4 inches of rain. Wellfleet, a village about 30 miles south of North Platte, recorded more than 4.5 inches.
State auditor highlights ‘disturbing uptick’ of alleged fraud in Nebraska local governments

4 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Brian Beach

State Auditor Mike Foley’s office has issued eight audit letters to local governments in Nebraska calling out improper financial practices in the last six weeks. The alleged infractions include a former Cedar County Commissioner using a county pickup truck for personal business, a former Farnam village clerk not billing herself for municipal services and the Decatur Housing Authority Executive Director processing over $18,000 in excessive compensation and unsupported reimbursements to herself.
Legislature finishes session with praise, caution

5 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Fred Knapp

The Nebraska Legislature wrapped up its 2025 regular session Monday, with praise for what it accomplished mixed with caution about what comes next. On the last day of this year’s session, there were no governor’s vetoes to attempt to override, and no debate on final passage of any bills. Instead, there was a closing speech by Gov. Jim Pillen, who praised lawmakers for their efforts over the last five months.
As Nebraska reports first measles case in 8 years, state contends with rising religious vaccine exemptions

1 week ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Emily Wolf

As he tracked the growing measles outbreak in Texas, watching with dread as it crossed state lines, Bob Rauner knew there was no time to waste. Fearful the once common — and life-threatening — virus would reach Nebraska, the physician and Lincoln Public Schools board president began publicly sounding the alarm. “Nebraska’s vaccination rates mirror those of Texas,” Rauner said during an April school board meeting. “We have similar holes, just like Texas does.
Canadian wildfires could affect air quality in Nebraska

1 week ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Matt Olberding

Large wildfires burning out of control in Canada could have an effect on air quality in Nebraska into the weekend. The National Weather Service rated air quality Friday as "moderate" for eastern and south-central portions of the state.
Bill aimed at banning consumable hemp products like Delta 8 doesn't pass in Legislature

1 week ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Brian Beach

A proposal banning certain forms of hemp and so-called synthetic cannabis was passed over Friday before a vote could be taken. Sen. Kathleen Kauth, who sponsored the bill, LB316, made the decision after it appeared there would not be the votes necessary to overcome a filibuster attempt. Progressives filed motions to stop an amendment, AM1574, which would have clarified that the bill wouldn’t supersede the medical marijuana initiatives Nebraskans passed in November from being added to the bill. Sen.
Pillen celebrates online protections, private school tax breaks approved

1 week ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Fred Knapp

Gov. Jim Pillen and his allies celebrated new laws Friday they say will protect Nebraska’s children online. And the Legislature passed a proposal extending Nebraska’s tax-exempt college savings plan to cover private and religious schools before college. At a news conference Friday, Pillen celebrated the Legislature’s passage of four bills. One will prohibit online companies from using design features like infinite scroll for users under age 13.